Mass Communication, Public Relations Track, B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Core Major Courses: 15 Sem. Hrs.

• MCM 2100. Introduction to Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 2400. Writing for the Media (3 credits)
• MCM 4050. Media Law and Ethics (3 credits)
• MCM 4130. Internship in Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 4360. Mass Communication Theory and Research (3 credits)

Courses required for Track*: 18-24 Sem. Hrs.

Public Relations Track

• PRE 2200. Introduction to Public Relations (3 credits)
• PRE 3500. Organizational Communications (3 credits)
• PRE 4070. Public Relations Media (3 credits)
• PRE 4090. Public Relations Case Studies (3 credits)
• PRE 4200. Crisis Communication (3 credits)
• PRE 4600. Public Relations Campaigns (3 credits)

Total: 18 Sem. Hrs.

Electives: 36-42 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.